Life@Home
The Inside and Out of Chimney Care
One of the more attractive features of any home is its fireplace. Warm and inviting, fireplaces can add ambience, light, as well as heat. But what keeps your fireplace blazing away smoothly is one aspect of home care that often gets neglected – the cleaning and maintenance of the chimney.
4 Ways to Eliminate Years of Paying Unnecessary Interest
Many financial planners will agree that one of the best financial strategies available to homeowners is to pay off your mortgage as quickly as possible and eliminate years of paying unnecessary interest. Here are a few strategies to help you cut years off your...
Coldwell Banker Homes For Dogs Project
http://youtu.be/20SyTwvuA_Q For over 100 years, Coldwell Banker has helped people find homes, and now our mission extends to man’s best friend. Because there’s nothing like coming home — especially when there’s a furry friend waiting on the other side of the door —...
Lifestyle
Going Green is a Growing Trend in Real Estate
Until recently, the term “greenhouse” meant a building made of glass, where plants are cultivated. But for today’s prospective homebuyer, the terms “green” and “house” can conjure up very different meanings.
Heads Up Snowbirds
Overstaying your visit to soak up some extra sun in Florida or Arizona this winter could have some unpleasant implications. Both the U.S. and Canada can now closely monitor travelers and precisely calculate the number of days Canadians spend in the United States.
Emerging Trends In Real Estate
When you’re weighing real estate values and considering the health of a potential retirement venue, it’s normal to look at the traditional consumer-oriented publications and measures. But a bird’s-eye view of the market and a peek at what professionals and investment experts consider can actually yield some interesting insight as well.
Real Estate
Announcing My Move to Keller Williams
I'm Making a Move For Myself This Time It is the job of every Real Estate professional to know what the right move is and I am thrilled to share with you, that after much consideration, I have moved my business to Keller Williams Edge Realty. Although the brokerage I...
First time buyers want ‘turnkey’ ready homes, not ‘fixer uppers’
As a home seller, you may be thinking that a ‘fixer-upper’ property would appeal to most first time buyers trying to put their first step on the property ladder. However, according to the results of a recent Coldwell Banker® survey on the preferences of first-time buyers, you’d better think again!
Real Estate Market Update: March 2015
National Outlook According to statistics released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) national home sales edged up 1.0% from January to February. The increase was led by the Greater Vancouver and Greater Toronto areas which offset declines elsewhere. Read...
The Neighbourhood
Canada’s Best Places to Live
I've believed it since I moved here over twenty years ago, and Money Sense magazine agrees, Burlington is one of the best cities in Canada to live. Today, Money Sense magazine published their 2012 report on the Best Places to Live in Canada and Burlington...
Tips & Advice
Use these 3 Ps for a Smooth Move
To paraphrase an old real estate saying – the three most important factors for a stress-free and smooth move are: Planning, Planning, and more Planning. Plan your move at least one month in advance.
Declutter, Prepare Your House For Spring Selling Season
Decluttering the home often ranks right up there with diets and health on New Year’s resolutions lists. This online resource (www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/declutter.html) can help you in your quest for that Zen living environment.
Celebrate Canada Day In Patriotic Style
A fun recipe for the whole family to make My Mother-in-law loves her grand-children and any holiday is an opportunity for her to celebrate and make them feel special. Canada Day is no exception. Each year she gathers her flock to sit in the backyard and share a slice...